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#7 David Malan on CS50’s Origins, Risk, and Future of Education
Harvard Professor, David Malan, recounts how losing a Harvard Undergraduate Council election pushed him to improve his public speaking, leading him to teach Harvard Computer Society seminars and then become a teaching fellow and instructor for an Extension School intro course. He pursued a PhD to keep academic doors open and later stepped into a CS50 teaching vacancy, a role he has continued for 18 years. Malan describes CS50 as an inspiring introduction to technology focused on understanding and problem-solving rather than specific languages, designed for students across disciplines and scaled online for broader access. He discusses making education more engaging, the benefits of asynchronous learning, and leadership lessons like saying “yes,” shielding teams from constraints, and building the CS50 Duck chatbot after ChatGPT’s release. He advises students to pursue what they actually want sooner and predicts more shared curricula, efficiencies, and AI-powered personalized support in K–12 and higher education.00:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=41s) From Loss to Teaching02:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=132s) Becoming CS50 Instructor02:36 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=156s) Why CS50 Works03:58 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=238s) Future and AI Shift05:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=355s) Engaging Teaching Style07:56 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=476s) Interdisciplinary Mindset11:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=700s) Career Detours and Startups14:19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=859s) Best Career Advice Yes16:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=993s) Lead by Removing Friction18:38 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=1118s) Do What You Want Now22:18 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=1338s) Higher Ed Next Decades25:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=1511s) Closing Thanks
25 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
#6 Patrick Chung: The Mindset of Successful Entrepreneurs
Host Manny interviews Patrick Chung, founding partner of XFund, exploring the entrepreneurial mindset and key traits of successful founders.
4 Dec 2023TRANSCRIPT
#5 Nicky Garcea: Skills-Based Hiring
In this episode of Career 411, Manny interviews Nicky Garcea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickygarcea/), co-founder of Cappfinity (https://cappfinity.com/), a leader in strengths-based recruitment. Nicky discusses the shift towards skills-based hiring, the evolving dynamics in the recruitment space, and the impact on diversity. Tune in for insights into the future of recruitment and valuable advice for candidates navigating the changing landscape.
3 Oct 2023TRANSCRIPT
#4 Steven Rothberg - Emerging Trends In Talent Acquisition
How will developing trends in talent acquisition alter current hiring processes? Join host Manny in a dynamic conversation with Steven Rothberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrothberg/), Founder and President of College Recruiter (https://www.collegerecruiter.com/) job search, as they discuss the changing landscape of talent acquisition. Explore post-COVID impacts on recruiting, the role of AI, and the latest trends in talent assessment. Gain valuable insights into #hiring, #hrtech, #recruiting, and #talentacquisition. Don't miss this episode for a fresh perspective on the future of recruitment!
16 Aug 2023TRANSCRIPT
#3 Dan Black - Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition: AI, Digital, Global Mindset & Diversity
An illuminating episode featuring Dan Black (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danblackey/), Global Leader - Talent Attraction & Acquisition at EY. With 25 years of experience, Dan is passionate about creating a better working world by connecting top talent with opportunities.
In this episode, we discussed:
- The impact of AI on recruitment
- Cultivating digital and global mindsets,
- The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
- So much more!
Gain insights from Dan's expertise as we navigate the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and the intersection of technology and careers.
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10 Jul 2023TRANSCRIPT
#2 Lindsey Pollak - The Relevance of Skills, Strengths, and Storytelling
Lindsey Pollak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypollak/) is a Career & Workplace Expert, New York Times Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor.
https://lindseypollak.com/
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#1 Lindsey Pollak - The Long View: Career as a Mental Health Choice
Lindsey Pollak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypollak/) is a Career & Workplace Expert, New York Times Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor.
https://lindseypollak.com/
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#7 David Malan on CS50’s Origins, Risk, and Future of Education
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[…] Like these are really just tools via which to explore ideas and ideas and problems that people have – most of which people have solved within the context of an introductory course. But to prepare students literally how to think more methodically, how to solve problems on their own. […]
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